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Bobby Witt Jr. hits first homer for Royals, but Cardinals player throws ball in fountains This was a no-doubter from Royals rookie Bobby Witt Jr., but no fans got the ball thanks to errant throw from Cardinals player.

MAY 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Back in lineup Monday Witt (wrist) is back in the lineup Monday, starting at third base and batting seventh against the Cardinals.

Impact After missing Sunday's loss to the Yankees with wrist soreness, the rookie will be ready to go for Monday's contest. Over the first 10 games of the season, Witt only had five hits, but he's now rattled off a nine-game hitting streak. The hot stretch has raised his batting average from .128 to .216, but the 21-year-old is still searching for his first MLB homer.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Witt. Jr. to miss finale with wrist contusion KANSAS CITY -- The Royals scratched third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. from the lineup about an hour before Sunday’s series finale against the Yan...

MAY 1, 2022 • MLB.COM

Bobby Witt Jr. Scratched From Lineup as Royals Face Yankees As the Kansas City Royals take on the New York Yankees in their series finale, third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. is a late scratch with a wrist i...

MAY 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tending to wrist injury Witt was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees while he tends to a right wrist contusion, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Witt was struck in the wrist by a pitch in Saturday's 3-0 loss, and though he wasn't forced to depart the game because of it, manager Mike Matheny acknowledged the rookie would be monitored over the next 24 hours. After re-examining Witt early Sunday, the team ultimately decided to hold him out for the series finale to give him additional time for the soreness on his bruised wrist subside. Emmanuel Rivera will enter the lineup as a replacement at third base for Witt, who will put his nine-game hitting streak on hold.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matheny 'not happy,' ejected after Witt caught stealing KANSAS CITY -- Bobby Witt Jr. , known for his elite toolset of power and speed as MLB's No. 1 prospect, easily had Gleyber Torres beat to th...

APRIL 30, 2022 • MLB.COM

Notches another steal Witt went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Thursday's 5-2 extra-innings win over the White Sox.

Impact Witt stretched his hitting streak to seven games, during which he's gone 9-for-29 (.310). His steal came in his lone trip on base in the eighth inning after his single. The infielder has shown off his speed with four stolen bases in five attempts while adding a .206/.229/.294 slash line with five RBI and six runs scored in 70 plate appearances. He has four doubles and a triple, but Witt has yet to hit his first major-league home run.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A major overreaction: Keith Law probes the top prospects' MLB debuts From Bobby Witt Jr. to Julio Rodriguez, Keith Law breaks down what he's seen from the game's best young players as they reach the majors.

APRIL 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Swipes bag in loss Witt went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Witt has now hit safely in six straight games, going 8-for-24 (.333) in that span. He's 3-for-4 in stolen base attempts this season. The 21-year-old's power has yet to surface at the major-league level, but he's getting back on track from a contact standpoint. He's slashing .206/.231/.302 with five RBI, six runs scored and four doubles in 16 contests.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals Daniel Lynch and Bobby Witt Jr. discuss win in Chicago Kansas City Royals pitcher Daniel Lynch and third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. discuss the team's 6-0 win against the White Sox in the first game...

APRIL 27, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Two hits, RBI in win Witt went 2-for-5 with an RBI double in Tuesday's win over the White Sox.

Impact Witt was dropped from the top of the order April 21, but he has secured a hit in all five games since then. The rookie's average was at .128 after the first 10 games of his career, but the hitting streak has it back above the Mendoza-line at .203. It's possible he'll find his way back up to the top of the order if he can stay hot.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes second bag Witt went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 13-7 loss to Seattle.

Impact Witt singled in the fourth and fifth innings, plating a run and stealing second on the latter. The two-hit game was the second of the top prospect's career and Witt has now strung together a modest three-game hitting struck that's boosted a still-disappointing slash line to .184/.216/.286. The 21-year-old logged 29 thefts in 124 minor-league games last season and will be a bigger stolen base threat once he can get on base more consistently.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why Bobby Witt Jr. is struggling in debut month for Kansas City Royals ... and why that's OK Bobby Witt Jr., baseball’s No. 1-ranked prospect, is having a tough go of it this month. Here’s what need to change.

APRIL 22, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Royals' Mike Matheny on lineup changes, moving Witt down Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny speak to reporters about lineup changes, including moving rookie Bobby Witt Jr. down in the order, p...

APRIL 21, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Dropped to seventh in lineup Witt was dropped to seventh in the order Thursday against the Twins, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact He had not hit lower than third in the order this season, but the results haven't been there. Witt is hitting .128 with zero home runs, one steal and 13:1 K:BB in 10 games. Nicky Lopez was bumped up to leadoff while Whit Merrifield shifts to second in the lineup. It remains to be seen where the righty-hitting Witt will slot in against lefties, as the lefty-hitting Lopez isn't as great of an option atop the order against same-handed pitching.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Don't Let Anyone Tell You It's Time to Worry About Bobby Witt Jr. The Kansas City Royals have gotten off to a slow start thus far in the year, and so has 3B Bobby Witt Jr. It isn’t time to worry about the l...

APRIL 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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APRIL 14, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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APRIL 13, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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APRIL 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Swipes bag in loss Witt went 0-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base, two runs scored and three strikeouts in Monday's 10-7 loss to the Guardians.

Impact Witt had struck out just once in his first three major-league games, so there's little reason to be concerned about his poor day at the plate. He also picked up his first walk and stolen base in the loss. The 21-year-old has already dazzled on defense at third base, and he's shown a little power and speed -- both of his hits this season are doubles. Hitting second in a strong top half of the Royals' order should continue to give Witt chances to contribute in all five standard fantasy categories.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Locked in as No. 2 hitter Witt will start at third base and bat second in Monday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Witt has batted out of the No. 2 spot in each of his first four MLB games, and he's provided little reason for the Royals to move him down in the order. He was one of the few bright spots for Kansas City in Sunday's 17-3 blowout loss, going 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Witt's dazzling play in 10th helps Royals top Guardians 1-0

Prized rookie Bobby Witt Jr. made an eye-popping play at third base to nail a runner at the plate in the top of the 10th inning, then Adalberto Mondesi’s RBI single in the bottom h...

APRIL 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Rookie Bobby Witt Jr. beats Guardians again as KC rallies for 1-0 win in 10th inning The Guardians offense has scored one run in the first 19 innings of the season.

APRIL 9, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Witt Jr. Remaining Cool After First MLB Hit: 'Felt Like Any Other Game' Kansas City Royals 3B Bobby Witt Jr. came up clutch in a big way during the team’s Opening Day game against the Cleveland Guardians, and Wit...

APRIL 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Research shows Royals' Bobby Witt had a first hit unlike any in MLB since at least 1901 Many, many Royals fans shared videos of the historic hit.

APRIL 8, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

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Witt's dazzling play in 10th helps Royals top Guardians 1-0